Do you know that some carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is necessary? CO2 allows some solar radiation to stay in the Earth’s atmosphere – important for heating our planet’s … Continue reading Protecting Ecosystems with Carbon Capture and Sequestration
Yesterday, October 24, 2023, the United States Small Business Administration (US SBA) released an updated version of its newest Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) under Lender and Development Company Loan … Continue reading SBA Updates Lender and Development Company Loan SOP
The reports reveal the impacts of food waste on landfill methane emissions and provide updated recommendations for managing organic waste. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released two new reports … Continue reading EPA Releases New Food Waste Reports
This year’s annual Illinois Manufacturers Association Environment and Energy Conference attracted many attendees and presenters from industry, consultants, and regulatory officials. Notable takeaways included a passionate appeal from the … Continue reading Manufacturers Association Environment and Energy Summary
Capturing carbon dioxide and injecting it into a Class VI well for permanent geologic (carbon) sequestration, or CO2 storage, is a technology that industry leaders are using to decarbonize … Continue reading Considerations for Industries Assessing CO2 Storage Feasibility
USEPA published its proposed revisions to Air Emissions Reporting Requirements (AERR) in August. AERR is a regulation that requires states, local agencies, and some tribes (SLTs) to report annual air … Continue reading UPDATE: EPA Proposed Changes to Air Emissions Reporting Requirements
Injection well technologies have stored fluids and gases below protected drinking water aquifers for over half a century. When properly sited, designed, and operated, injection wells are a safe … Continue reading Carbon Sequestration and Deep Well Injection Systems for Industry
By proactively complying with regulations and completing a progressive assessment process, remediation contractors can avoid project delays and minimize the risks of improper soil transfer. While soil remediation in … Continue reading Efficient Soil Transfer During Land Recycling
In response to a significant decrease in salmonid fish populations in urban streams, including several listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), several West Coast organizations conducted studies to … Continue reading Ubiquitous Emerging Contaminant 6PPD in Rubber Tires
August was an exciting month for the Risk Management group at SCS Tracer Environmental, a practice of SCS Engineers. Bengie Branham, one of our inspectors and trainers, is the … Continue reading RETA Leaders Head to South Africa